Which of the following does not show catenation?

Oxygen

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Tellurium

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Sulphur

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Selenium

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Solution

The correct option is A
Oxygen

As we go down the group, sulphur, selenium and tellurium are able to form relatively long chains or catenate whereas oxygen is not.

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